Provincial Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (PDHHS)
Temporary Auxiliary Staff (CCC R18) – may be called to work in one of the following PDHHS programs:
Family and Community Services (FCS)
FCS provides services for families with Deaf and Hard of Hearing members with school age children. Programs and services include, but are not limited to sign language and literacy development, educational workshops, promotion of family and community support networks, special programs (such as Summer Immersion), and outreach services. FCS also works with existing agencies to help consolidate a coherent community-based service delivery system.
This position reports to the FCS Program Co-ordinator of the Family and Community. The purpose of this position is to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to develop, plan and implement programs and services, with a high degree of sensitivity to personal and family dynamics, which enhance family capacity to communication and function. This position requires specific knowledge, skills, and abilities combined with a unique capacity to bridge the gulf between Hearing and Deaf culture.
Key Responsibilities:
works as part of a multi-disciplinary family development team
develops, plans and implements programs and services for children, youth and families
provides services with a high degree of sensitivity to personal and family dynamics
ability to drive / travel is required
Victory Hill Residential Program (VHRP)
Victory Hill Residential Program provides a safe, comfortable and nurturing environment for students who live away from their homes in order to attend the Provincial School for the Deaf in Burnaby. Residents live at VHRP during the week and then return to their home communities to be with their families on the weekends. Residents range in age from 5 to 19 years old. The residence is staffed by qualified Child Care Counsellors who use American Sign Language as the working language of VHRP.
The Child Care Counsellor is responsible to plan, develop and evaluate activities which help the child/youth develop age-appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities. This position is responsible to maintain regular contact with residents’ parents and other professionals in order to carry out care plans goals.
Key Responsibilities:
plans, develops and evaluates activities to support age-appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities for the residents
maintains regular contact with residents’ parents and other professionals in order to carry out care plans goals
maintains appropriate documentation as per VHRP policies
ability to drive / travel is required
Youth Transition Program (YTP)
YTP provides individualized support planning to youth and youth adults (age 17 – 23). Services include, but are not limited to, post-secondary transition planning, developing an Individual Transition Plan (ITP), family/community meetings, appointment support, Independent Living Skills assessment, community resource and network development. YTP works with a variety of agencies to consolidate a coherent community-based transition plan for youth.
The position of Youth Transition Specialist requires specific knowledge, skills, and abilities combined with a unique capacity to engage and empower youth. The purpose of this position is to support youth to succeed in their own planning for their future. This requires a high degree of skill in drawing out the strengths, interests, and ambitions of young people on their journey to adulthood.
Key Responsibilities:
supports post-secondary planning
develops goal focused Individual Transition Plan
develops network and resource support
ability to drive/travel is required
STAFFING CRITERIA
EDUCATION AND/OR OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
Courses/Degree/Certificate in child/youth care and/or family development from an accredited college/university or equivalent professional experience
American Sign Language: must have ASL fluency
In order to be successful in this position, you must have the following:
KNOWLEDGE:
Comprehensive knowledge of Deaf Culture issues
Working knowledge of family systems theory
Working knowledge of normal stages of development in children/youth and children/youth with special needs
Working knowledge of developing age appropriate life-skills in children/youth
Working knowledge of family dynamics related to family members with a sensory loss
Proficiency in American Sign Language and working knowledge of alternate communication modalities
Working knowledge of multicultural and disability issues
Working knowledge of issues and resources related to wellness, mental health and addictions
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Works effectively as a member of multi-disciplinary team
Maintains high degree of professionalism in all circumstances;Â strong sense of professional boundaries
Sensitivity regarding choices parents make regarding communication and services for their Deaf/Hard of Hearing child
Motivates and inspires self and others to achieve desired outcomes
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with professionals, community groups, agencies, schools and co-workers
Supports organizational goal of continuous learning and improvement
Communicates in a thorough, clear and timely manner
Writes clearly and concisely
Communicates fluently in sign language, capacity to style shift to meet client communication ability
j) Understands the components required in providing quality care for children
Plans and works independently or in a team on projects bringing these to a completion
within timelines
l) Develops new ways or adapts existing ideas to improve programs and service
m) Assists with assessments, service planning, interventions, family mediation, and conflict resolution
n) Capacity to present to groups (e.g. workshops, training)
Other Requirements:
Must be prepared for occasional travel, including overnight trips
Must be available to work a flexible schedule and a variety of shifts, including overnights and weekends.
Must hold a valid driver’s license
Must pass a Criminal Record Review
If interested, please email your resume to Diana Tarchuk at Diana.Tarchuk@gov.bc.ca no later than January 31st, 2014, 3pm.
